Olivia Kippen (born September 14, 1992), most famously known as Penelope Ford, is an American professional wrestler who has made a significant impact in the world of wrestling.
Penelope Ford in action.
Early Life and Training
Hasler is a former gymnast and cheerleader. She stands at 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) and weighs around 119 lb (54 kg). Trained by D. J. Olivia Kippen, Ford has honed her skills to become a prominent figure in professional wrestling.
Career Beginnings in CZW
Ford debuted during the December 17 edition of the CZW Dojo Wars, where she and George Gatton defeated Conor Claxton & Frankie Pickard in a tag team match. She won her first CZW singles match on the December 31 edition of Dojo Wars, defeating Dave McCall. Over the course of 2015, Ford would appear in a variety of tag team matches and a few singles matches in between. She met Brittany Blake in a singles match on the June 10 edition of the CZW Dojo Wars where Blake defeated her. At CZW Cerebral 2015, Ford wrestled a dark match won by Blake. Their rivalry continued on December 16 in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls title match for the CZW Medal Of Valor Championship. Ford was unable to capture the title from Blake during this match, closing out her second year in CZW.
During the course of 2016, Ford continued her steady work of tag team matches and other match specialties, picking up a small number of singles victories along the way. She finished 2016 with a match on the December 7 edition of CZW Dojo Wars won by the powerful Jordynne Grace, an opponent she first wrestled seven months earlier in 2016 at WSU Unshakable. Ford made her debut at CZW/WSU Cherry T on November 21, 2015. There she teamed with Brittany Blake, Joey Janela, Kira and Neiko Sozio in a mixed tag match defeating won by Amanda Rodriguez, Dave Crist, Greg Excellent, Jewells Malone and Sassy Stephanie. She returned the following year on February 13, 2016 at the WSU 9th Anniversary Show in a match won by Brittany Blake. On February 11, 2017, Ford and Maria Manic formed a tag team later known as The Academy, to challenge for the WSU Tag Team Championship held by the Fella Twins, at the WSU 10th Anniversary Show. Unsuccessful during the title match at the Anniversary Show, The Academy was represented by Manic in a handicap tag team title match against the Fella Twins at WSU Battle Tested, where Manic won the match and the titles for her team.
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Independent Wrestling Career
Ford had her debut match for New York Wrestling Connection and Marvelous Puroresu USA at MPUSA/NYWC Furinkazan I on August 9, 2015 where she was defeated by Sumie Sakai. She returned on October 4 at MPUSA/NYWC Furinkazan II where she and Vanity were defeated in a tag match against The Fella Twins (Eddy McQueen & Rick Cataldo). On October 16 Ford debuted in Smash Wrestling's Smash Something Different event, where she was defeated by Courtney Rush (known to TNA audience's as Rosemary). The following night on October 17, Ford debuted for Game Changer Wrestling's GCW Bullet To The Head event, in a mixed singles match won by Jeff Cannonball. At Xcite Wrestling's Xcite Fight Club III event held on December 4, 2015, Ford teamed with George Gatton, LJ Thomas and Qefka The Quiet in a mixed tag match won by Brooke Danielle, DJ Hyde & Dub Boys (Dave McCall & Nate Carter). Ford returned to Game Changer Wrestling on December 5 at GCW Sorry About Your Damn Luck where she scored a victory over fellow rookie Miranda Vionette. On March 6, Ford made her Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment debut at AWE Almost Famous in a Three Way Match won by Ashton Starr against Ford and Brittany Blake. Later in the months, Ford made her Legacy Wrestling debut on April 30 at Legacy Wrestling Night Of Redemption in a match won by fan favorite Candice LeRae. On June 3, Ford once more returned to Game Changer Wrestling where she and The Patriot defeat Adam Kerr and an unknown partner. On October 15 Ford participated in Fiesta Pro Wrestling's FPW Masquerade Massacre Costume Contest dressed in a leopard cat outfit. She ultimately won the contest after Mandy Leon started an eventual brawl with the other contestant that resulted in an impromptu elimination battle royal that left Ford the only woman standing in the ring.
Ford wrestled two matches during the debut year of the newly established promotion H20 Wrestling: Hardcore Hustle Organization (H20 Wrestling). On June 10 at H20 Wrestling It Was All A Dream she wrestled her second title match shot, challening Amber O'Neal for the NWA World Women's Championship. She was however unsuccessful in winning the title.
Joining All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
In 2018, it was reported Ford signed with the recently formed promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW), as a valet to Joey Janela. The following year on May 25, 2019, Ford made her debut during the Double or Nothing pre-show, in which she accompanied Janela to the ring for the 21-Man Casino Battle Royale. She made her in-ring debut during the All Out pre-show, in which she competed in a battle-royal. On October 2 Ford wrestled on the first episode of AEW Dark where she teamed with Bea Priestley in a tag match lost against Allie & Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D.
On January 8, 2019, AEW announced that Ford would be joining the company alongside Joey Janela later in 2019, and accompanying him at the inaugural AEW event, Double or Nothing, she would wrestle her first ever AEW Match in the Casino Battle Royal, at All Out, She later began managing her real-life boyfriend Kip Sabian as they feuded with Janela.
On October 9, 2019, Ford had her next match in AEW on the first ever AEW Dark episode where she teamed up with Bea Priestley against Allie and Britt Baker where they were defeated. On May 23, 2020, Ford had her first ever PPV match on Double or Nothing facing Kris Statlander which Ford was a last minute replacement in the match due to Baker being injured where Ford was defeated. On the June 10 episode of AEW Dynamite, Ford teamed with Nyla Rose to defeat Hikaru Shida and Statlander where she pinned Shida thus earning her an AEW Women's World Championship match at Fyter Fest. At the event, Ford was unsuccessful at capturing the title as she was defeated by Shida.
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Women’s Champion Toni Storm vs Penelope Ford before her showdown with Bayne!| 4/2/2025, AEW Dynamite
At All Out, Ford announced that she and Sabian were getting married while also teasing that they will reveal who his best man is for the wedding on the following Dynamite. On the September 9 episode of Dynamite, Miro was revealed to be the best man for Sabian and Ford's wedding.
Return to AEW
After a two-year hiatus following extended health difficulties, Ford made her return on the October 8, 2024 episode of AEW Dynamite attacking Jamie Hayter with a steel chair before being chased away by Hayter. On the October 19 episode of Collision, Ford attacked Hayter due to belief of being forgotten during her two-year hiatus. On the October 26 episode of Collision, she made her in-ring return in over two years in a victory against Robyn Renegade. On the February 19, 2025 episode of Dynamite, Ford formed an alliance with Megan Bayne., on the March 5, 2025 episode of "Dynamite" the duo scored their first victory against Kris Statlander and Thunder Rosa, Penelope would wrestle at the Double or Nothing pre-show match alongside Megan Bayne, and was defeated by Harley Cameron & Anna Jay, via pinfall, they would get a rematch on the following Dynamite with, Penelope & Megan coming out victorious.
Personal Life
Hasler dated wrestler Joey Janela on and off for four years, before the two broke up in late 2018.
Championships and Accomplishments
Penelope Ford has achieved the following accolades throughout her career:
- New England Female Wrestling
- NEFW Championship (1 time)
She was also ranked No. 61 in the PWI Top 100 Female Wrestlers in 2020.
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Penelope Ford's journey in professional wrestling showcases her dedication, resilience, and passion for the sport. From her early days in CZW to her current presence in AEW, she continues to evolve and captivate audiences with her performances.